Details Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/19/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois Issued on 12/13/2024 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Not available   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: To comment on an item on this agenda, click here, Click to Watch Live, New Items 12-19-2024.pdf, Consent Agenda 12-19-2024.pdf, Second New Items 12-19-2024.pdf, Third New Items 12-19-2024.pdf, Second Consent Agenda 12-19-2024.pdf, Errata Board Agenda 12-19-2024.pdf, Fourth New Items 12-19-2024.pdf, Fifth New Items 12-19-2024.pdf, Third Consent Agenda 12-19-2024.pdf, PUBLIC SPEAKERS COUNTY BOARD MEETING - POST MEETING UPDATE 12-19-2024 10 AM Meeting Items (139) 139 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Name Type Title Motion Result Action Details Video 25-0406 1   ARPA - Care Coordination Specialists at HACC Properties (#NT793) Report REPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: ARPA - Care Coordination Specialists at HACC Properties (#NT793) Report Period: August 8 to October 11, 2024 Summary: The Office of the County Auditor report on the ARPA Care Coordination Specialists at HACC Properties (Behavioral Health Specialists). refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0033 1   COVID-19 Financial Response Report Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Finance Report Title: COVID-19 Financial Response Report Report Period: 3/1/2020-11/8/2024 Summary: This report serves as an update on Cook County’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF), FEMA PA and ERA fund use for COVID-19 efforts. It covers activity for the period from March 1, 2020, through November 8, 2024. This report includes updates on the County’s FEMA PA, Emergency Rental Assistance and American Rescue Plan Act grant allocations. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 25-0352 1   Board Resolution 22-0637 ARPA Budget Transfer Approvals Report REPORT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Report Title: Board Resolution 22-0637 ARPA Budget Transfer Approvals Report Period: November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024 Summary: Pursuant to Board Resolution 22-0637, the Department of Budget & Management Services (DBMS) may approve budgetary transfers required to implement the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) initiatives approved by the Board of Commissioners within the special purpose fund established for the County’s allocation of ARPA Funding. Attached, please find a report of all transfers made within the ARPA special purpose fund between November 1, 2024, and November 31, 2024. Please note, the report presents the information in three different formats: Summary of Budget Transfers: reflects a summary of all transfers by fund and department, and the purpose of the transfer. Transfers By Department: reflects all transfers by Department, delineating the accounts out of and into which such transfers were made. Transfers By Fund: reflects all transfers by Fund, delineating the Depart receive and file Pass Action details Not available 25-0358 1   FY2024 4th Quarter Budget Transfers Under $50,000 Report REPORT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Report Title: FY2024 4th Quarter Budget Transfers Under $50,000 Report Period: September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024 Summary: Pursuant to Section 9 of the Cook County Resolution and Appropriation Bill for FY2024, the Department of Budget & Management Services submits the attached list of budget transfers of under $50,000 made by Cook County Departments and Agencies from September 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 25-0361 1   FY2024 4th Quarter Grants Report Report REPORT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Report Title: FY2024 4th Quarter Grants Report Report Period: September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024 Summary: Pursuant to Section 28 of the Cook County Resolution and Appropriation Bill for FY2024, the Department of Budget & Management Services submits the attached list of grant awards received by Cook County Departments and Agencies during the 4th Quarter of the fiscal year (September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024). receive and file Pass Action details Not available 25-0362 1   FY2024 4th Quarter FTE Position Reclassifications Report REPORT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Report Title: FY2024 4th Quarter FTE Position Reclassifications Report Period: September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024 Summary: Pursuant to Section 10 of the Annual Appropriation Bill and Budget Resolution, before any position is recommended for reclassification, the relevant Agency of the County must obtain prior approval of the Budget Director to validate available funding. Section 10 further requires this office to issue a report to the Board of Commissioners of approved position reclassifications on a quarterly basis for the preceding quarter. Please note that 26 full-time equivalent positions were reclassified between September 1, 2024 and November 30, 2024. DBMS is not charged with reviewing the operational need behind the reclassification request. Rather, DBMS is currently only charged with ensuring that funding exists for such reclassifications. Below is a summary of the approved reclasses: Control Office FTE % of FTE Reclasses Reclasses CHIEF JUDGE 9 34.6% COOK COUNTY BOARD OF receive and file Pass Action details Not available 25-0433 1   Bills and Claims Report 10/29/2024-11/25/2024 Report REPORT Department: Comptroller’s Office Report Title: Bills and Claims Report Report Period: 10/29/2024 - 11/25/2024 Summary: This report to be received and filed is to comply with the Amended Procurement Code Chapter 34-125 (k). The Comptroller shall provide to the Board of Commissioners a report of all payments made pursuant to contracts for supplies, materials and equipment and for professional and managerial services for Cook County, including the separately elected Officials, which involve an expenditure of $150,000.00 or more, within two (2) weeks of being made. Such reports shall include: 1. The name of the Vendor; 2. A brief description of the product or service provided; 3. The name of the Using Department and budgetary account from which the funds are being drawn; and 4. The contract number under which the payment is being made. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 25-0018 1   Amended Subrecipient Agreement between DES and 360 Energy Group - ARPA Sun & Save Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDED SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY AND 360 ENERGY GROUP TO IMPLEMENT THE ARPA SUN AND SAVE PROGRAM WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385B of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners via Resolution 21-3654 accepted the ARPA federal award allocated to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19 in the amo approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0004 1   Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC, Pasadena, CA Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Emergency Management & Regional Security Vendor: Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC, Pasadena, California Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Portable Vehicle Impact Devices - Meridian barriers and trailers Contract Value: $442,394.57 Contract period: 1/1/2025-11/30/2025 with one (1), 10-month renewal option Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $442,394.57 Accounts: 11900.1265.53967.560156; 11900.1265.54214.560156 Contract Number(s): 2406-07250 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Department of Emergency Management & Regional Security requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC for Portable Vehicle Impact Devices. Meridian barriers would be used by the Department of Emergency Management & Regional Security (EMRS) and its public safety stakeholders to mitigate approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0467 1   2024 Q4 Disaster Response and Recovery Fund Report REPORT Department: Emergency Management & Regional Security Report Title: 2024 Q4 Disaster Response and Recovery Fund Report Report Period: 9/1/2024 - 11/30/2024 Summary: The quarterly report includes updates for 2024 Q4 of the Disaster Response and Recovery Fund including commitments, expenditures, and substantive updates. refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0258 1   Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Grant Award PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Medical Examiner’s Office Grantee: Medical Examiner’s Office Grantor: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Assists with covering forensic toxicological testing expenses Grant Amount: $222,864.00 Grant Period: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A - no cash match required. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: Funds from this grant award will help offset operational funds typically needed for post-mortem forensic toxicological testing services and related case management. The deliverable for the Grant is to submit quarterly Toxicology and Histology data report to ICJIA. approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0261 1   Transportation & Cremation Service Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Medical Examiner’s Office Vendor: Cremation Society of Illinois, Inc., Homewood, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Transportation and Indigent Cremation Services Contract Value: $325,000.00 Contract period: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026 with two (2), two-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025: $162,500.00; FY 2026: $162,500.00 Accounts: 11100.1259.17140.520470 Contract Number(s): 2457-09120 Concurrences: The Contract specific goal set on this contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract is to provide transportation and cremation services for indigent decedents under the care of the Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO). The MEO utilizes cremation as approved by County Ordinance. This procedure helps with controlling the decedents in our cooler and not to exceed the ideal number. The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) in a approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0333 1   Report for 3rd Quarter Engineering Status Report REPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Engineering Status Report Report Period: 6/30/2024 - 9/30/2024 Quarterly Report (3rd Quarter) Action: Receive and File Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully submits a copy of the Engineering Status Report for Quarter ending September 30, 2024 to be received and filed. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 25-0334 1   Improvement Resolution for Bridge Replacement South Improvement Resolution (Highway) PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds Project: Bridge Replacement South Location: Village of South Holland and Bremen Township Section: 24-BREPS-00-BR County Board District(s): 6 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $16,200,000.00 (FY2025 = $11,100,000.00; FY2026 = $5,100,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for work being done in the Village of South Holland and Bremen Township. The Bridge Replacement South Program in the Village of South Holland, and Bremen Township in Cook County. Work includes the removal and replacement of bridges at 170th Street over Thorn Creek, and 143rd Street over Tinley Creek. approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0335 1   Improvement Resolution for Emergency Bridge Repairs (Kedzie & Lehigh) JOC Improvement Resolution (Highway) PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds Project: Emergency Bridge Repairs (Kedzie Avenue & Lehigh Avenue) JOC Location: City of Blue Island and Village of Glenview Section: 25-EBREP-00-BR County Board District(s): 5, 14 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00 (FY2025 = $234,000.00 Motor Fuel Tax; FY2026 = $66,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for work being done in the City of Blue Island and the Village of Glenview. The Emergency Bridge Repairs (JOC) for Kedzie Avenue in the City of Blue Island, and Lehigh Avenue in the Village of Glenview in Cook County. refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0336 1   Improvement Resolution for 2022 PRP South Corridors Package 2 Improvement Resolution (Highway) PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds Project: 2022 PRP South Corridors Package 2 Location: Southern Cook County Section: 22-PRPS1-00-PV County Board District(s): 4, 5, 6, 11, 16 & 17 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $29,000,000.00 (FY25 = $7,530,000.00 Motor Fuel Tax, $14,220,000.00 RBI; FY26 = $2,510,000.00 Motor Fuel Tax, $4,740,000.00 RBI) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019; 11300.1500.29152.560019 (RBI) Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for work being done in the Southern area of Cook County. The 2022 PRP (Pavement Rehabilitation Program) South Corridors Package 2 at various locations in southern Cook County. Work includes hot-mix asphalt (HMA) removal and replacement, Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) and HMA pavement patching. approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0340 1   Contract for High Performance Bituminous Materials-Cold Patch (South) 2411-04052 Contract (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: K-Five Hodgkins, LLC, Westmont, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): High Performance Bituminous Materials - Cold Patch (South) Location: Department of Transportation and Highways Maintenance District 4 (Orland Park), District 5 (Riverdale) Section: N/A Contract Value: $198,600.00 Contract period: 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2027 with one (1) two-year renewal option Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $75,000.00, FY 2026 $75,000.00, FY 2027 $48,600.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel tax: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Contract Number(s): 2411-04052 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed contract between the County and K-Five Hodgkins, LLC, of Westmont, Illinois. High Performance Bi refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0343 1   Acquisition of Real Estate for Joe Orr Road, Parcel No. 0KQ0114 Acquisition of Real Estate PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): None Action: Approval of the Proposed Acquisition of Real Estate Section: 04-B6736-02-LA Parcel(s): OKQ0114, PIN 33-18-302-017, Owner-Frank Storino Location: Joe Orr Road - Torrence Avenue to Burnham Avenue, 2797 Glenwood-Dyer Rd., Lynwood, Illinois 60411 Board District: 6 Fiscal Impact: $199,750.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560010 approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0344 1   Report for Construction Monthly Status Report – November 2024 Report REPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Bureau of Construction Status Report Report Period: 11/1/2024 - 11/30/2024 Action: Receive and File Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests that the status report be received and filed for Construction for the month of November 2024. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 25-0346 1   Report for ADA Transition Plan Report REPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways ADA Transition Plan Report Period: N/A Action: Refer to Committee Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request that this Report be referred to the Transportation Committee where a presentation will be provided to this honorable Board. The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways ADA Transition Plan intends to identify and outline the goals, objectives, and actions necessary to ensure that all of its facilities, services, programs, and activities in the public right-of-way (ROW) are accessible to all individuals. This document addresses features under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) within the public right-of-way (ROW). The Transition Plan fulfills a federal requirement for all Transportation Agencies to have such a plan and references Federal requirements as it relates to ADA. refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0008 1   J.P. Simmons and Company Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities Management Vendor: J.P. Simons and Co., Glendale Heights, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): HVAC Catalog Supplies Contract Value: $150,000.00 Contract period: 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2028, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $41,666.67, FY 2026 $50,000.00, FY 2027 $50,000.00, FY 2028 $8,333.33. Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.530188 Contract Number(s): 2401-02080B Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The prime vendor is a certified WBE. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Facilities Management to purchase HVAC Catalog Supplies. The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. J.P. Simons and Co., was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder. In accordance with the Cook Co approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0016 1   Filter Buy, Inc., Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities Management Vendor: Filterbuy, Inc., Talladega, Alabama Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): HVAC Catalog Supplies Contract Value: $650,000.00 Contract period: 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2028, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $180,555.56, FY 2026 $216,666.67, FY 2027 $216,666.67, FY 2028 $36,111.10 Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.530188 Contract Number(s): 2401-02080A Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero.. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs, Summary: This contract will allow Department of Facilities Management to purchase HVAC Catalog Supplies. The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Filterbuy, Inc. was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder. In accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code, the Office of the Chief Procurem approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0017 1   Columbia Pipe and Supply, LLC Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Facilities Management Vendor: Columbia Pipe and Supply LLC, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to Renew and Increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Various Plumbing Supplies Original Contract Period: 3/1/2022 - 2/28/2025, with one (1), two (2) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal 3/1/2025 - 2/28/2027 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $420,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 2/10/2022, $420,000.00 Increase Requested: $250,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $93,750.00, FY 2026 $125,000.00, FY 2027 $31,250.00 Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.540350 Contract Number(s): 2102-08061A Conc approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0010 1   Transwestern Commercial Services Illinois LLC, Chicago, Illinois Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Real Estate Management Vendor: Transwestern Commercial Services Illinois, L.L.C., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to Renew and Increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Property Management Services for the George W. Dunne Cook County Office Building Original Contract Period: 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2023, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $925,494.07 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 12/17/2020, $505,599.00 Increase Requested: $168,533.00 Previous Board Increase(s): 9/21/2023, $270,895.07 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 12/29/2022, $149,000.00 Previous Board Renewals: 9/21/2023, 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Offi approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0321 1   Blind Vendors MOU Amendment Miscellaneous Item of Business PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS Department: Department of Real Estate Management Summary: Requesting approval of a Second Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding to allow blind vendors to continue operating vending facilities at additional County facilities. The 2019 Memorandum of Understanding being amended was entered into pursuant to the statutory mandates set forth in the Blind Vendors Act, 20 ILCS 2421/1 et seq., for the operation of vending machines and concession stands for newspapers, beverages and foodstuffs at various County facilities and commenced January 1st, 2020. The program is sponsored by the State of Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Business Enterprise Program for the Blind, referred to as (DHS/DRS/BEPH) and works with governmental bodies to provide economic opportunities for visually impaired individuals. The Cook County Department of Public Health has approved the “Healthy Vending” approach proposed by this vendor and will continue to work with the vendor to maximize sales of healthy snacks. The exis approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0510 1   B.U.I.L.D. Incorporated License Agreement Amendment License Agreement PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Renew License Agreement Licensor: B.U.I.L.D Incorporated Licensee: County of Cook Location: 5100 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois Term/Extension Period: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 Space Occupied: Approximately 247 square feet of office space and additional use of common areas. Monthly Rent: $500.00 Fiscal Impact: $6,000.00 (Renewal Period) Accounts: 11100.1250.14245.550130.00000.00000 Option to Renew: One (1), One (1) year renewal option remaining Termination: The agreement may be terminated by either party, at any time, with not less than sixty (60) days prior written notice. Utilities Included: Yes Summary/Notes: Requesting approval to exercise the first of two (2) renewal options for License Agreement with B.U.I.L.D. Incorporated, as Landlord, and County of Cook, a body corporate and politic of the State of Illinois, as Tenant, for approximately 247 square feet of office space on the third floor and additional use of common areas in 5 approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0326 1   34 Davis Drive LLC Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION 34 Davis Drive LLC 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information: Applicant: 34 Davis Drive LLC Address: 34 Davis Drive, Bellwood, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Bellwood Cook County District: 1st District Permanent Index Number: 15-08-101-067-0000; 15-08-101-071-0000; 15-08-101-072-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Bellwood Resolution No. 24-27 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Four (4) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing and distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and WHE refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0327 1   JABS Management and Development, LLC Resolution (Class 8) Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION CLASS 8 PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 application containing the following information: Applicant: JABS Management and Development, LLC Address: 17445 Palmer Drive, Hazel Crest, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Hazel Crest Cook County District: 5th District Permanent Index Number: 28-25-401-019-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Hazel Crest, Resolution No. 09-2022 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 12 months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned commercial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Clas refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0328 1   DNM Management LLC Resolution (Class 8) Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION DNM Management LLC CLASS 8 PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 application containing the following information: Applicant: DNM Management LLC Address: 3240 Loverock Avenue, Steger, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Steger Cook County District: 6th District Permanent Index Number: 32-33-409-049-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Steger, approved Ordinance No. 1273 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 12 months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Commercial use - Auto repair Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned commercial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Classification System for Assessment defines aban refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0329 1   Halsted Holding Corporation Resolution (Class 6B) SER PROPOSED RESOLUTION Halsted Holding Corp CLASS 6B SUSTAINABLE EMERGENCY RELIEF (SER) WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b Sustainable Emergency Relief (SER) application containing the following information: Applicant: Halsted Holding Corporation Address: 13400 S. Halsted Street, Riverdale, Illinois Length of time at current location: 17 years Length of time property under same ownership: 17 years Is there evidence supporting 10 years of the same ownership and/or occupancy (tenancy): Yes Age of the Property (Building): 73 years Municipality or Unincorporated Township: City of Riverdale Cook County District: 5th District Permanent Index Number(s): 25-32-401-007-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Riverdale, Resolution No. 2023-15 Evidence of Economic Hardship: Yes Number of blighting factors associated with the property: 3 blighting factors: Dilapidation -the building is 70 years old and is in average condition; Obsolescence - The structure was or refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0266 1   BiWeekly Activity Report PP22-24 Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Human Resources Report Title: Human Resources Bi-weekly Activity Reports Report Period: Pay Period 22: October 6, 2024 - October 19, 2024 Pay Period 23: October 20, 2024 - November 2, 2024 Pay Period 23 Pay Schedule Adjustment - October 20, 2024 - November 2, 2024 Pay Period 24: November 3, 2024 - November 16, 2024 Pay Period 24 Pay Schedule Adjustment - November 3, 2024 - November 16, 2024 Summary: This report lists all new hires and terminations of employees in executive, administrative or professional positions, Grades 17 through 24, and employees in such positions who have transferred positions, received salary adjustments, whose positions have been transferred or reclassified, or employees who are hired into positions as Seasonal Work Employees, Extra Employees, Extra Employees for Special Activities and Employees per Court Order. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 25-0399 1   QFY2024 Report to Human Relations Committee Report REPORT Department: Department of Human Rights & Ethics Report Title: Fourth Quarter FY2024 - Complaints with the Commission on Human Rights Pursuant to Section 42-34(9) Report Period: September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024 Summary: This report highlights human rights complaints that were filed and closed during the fourth quarter of 2024. refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0262 1   Technology Strategic Plan Report FY 2025 Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Technology Report Title: Technology Strategic Plan Report Report Period: Fiscal year 2025 Summary: Offices Under the President, represent4ed by the Bureau of Technology, and all other separately elected offices shall present an annual Technology Strategic Plan Report to the Cook County Technology and Innovation committee of the Board of Commissioners. refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0252 1   PD Safer Foundation Contract Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Public Defender Vendor: Safer Foundation, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): First Appearance and Detention Court Specialists Contract Value: $7,106,269.00 Contract period: 12/30/2024 - 12/29/2027, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2025 $1,000,0000; FY2026 $2,363,481.00, FY2027 $2,593,945.00 Accounts: 11100.1260.10155.521313 Special or Coop Programs Contract Number(s): 2305-08245 Concurrences: The Contract Specific goal set on this contract is zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary:. This contract will allow the Public Defender to receive services of First Appearance and Detention Court Specialists. The Initial Appearance/Detention Hearing (IADH) Specialists provided by the Safer Foundation will provide assistance in administering its Initial Appearance Court Program, up to and including conducting interviews, gathering critical client information for Initial App approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0006 1   Michael S Miller 2nd Renewal and Increase Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office Vendor: Michael S. Miller, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew, and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Consulting Services for Cook County Department of Corrections Roster and Staffing Management Original Contract Period: 3/7/2023 - 3/6/2024 with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period, 3/7/2025 - 3/6/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $234,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement 3/23/2023, $117,000.00 Increase Requested: $117,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): 12/14/2023, $117,000.00 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: 12/14/2023, 3/7/2024 - 3/6/2025 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $87,750.00, F approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0215 1   Resilience, Chicago, Illinois Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Vendor: Resilience, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Sexual Assault Multidisciplinary Response Team Program/Victim Services Original Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $515,726.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 2/9/2023, $257,863.00 Increase Requested: $269,036.00 Previous Board Increase(s): 12/14/2023, $257,863.00 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: 12/14/2023, 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $269,036.00 Accounts: 11900.1250.546 approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0218 1   Family Rescue, Chicago, Illinois Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Vendor: Family Rescue, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Domestic Violence Multidisciplinary Response Team Program/Victim Services Original Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/23/2023, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $481,624.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 2/9/2023, $233,877.00 Increase Requested: $253,234.00 Previous Board Increase(s): 12/14/2023, $247,747.00 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: 12/14/2023, 12/24/2023-12/31/2024 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $253,234.00 Accounts: 11900.125 approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0225 1   Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Award PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Grantee: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Grantor: Winnebago County Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: The purpose of the grant is to have one Assistant State’s Attorney assigned to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Gun Crimes Strategy’s Unit (GCSU) to be assigned to the Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC). The dedicated GCSU ASA assigned to the CGIC would further the mission of the GCSU and would further the work of the CGIC. Grant Amount: $162,000.00 Grant Period: 1/1/2025 - 9/30/2027 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: TBD. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) Special Prosecutions Bureau is seeking to have an additional ASA, assigned to the Gun Crimes Strategy Unit (GCSU) of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. This ASA would be assigned to the Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC), a approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0022 1   HONORING THE SERVICE OF INHE CHOI ON HER FAREWELL FROM THE HANA CENTER Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE SERVICE OF INHE CHOI ON HER FAREWELL FROM THE HANA CENTER WHEREAS, Inhe Choi is a nationally recognized Korean American leader who has been an Asian American trailblazer who has dedicated her life’s work to building strong communities and coalitions across boundaries of race, gender, class, immigration status, and more in Cook County and beyond. Inhe has WHEREAS, Inhe immigrated to the U.S. from Seoul, Korea at the age of 12 and grew up in Rogers Park, Chicago; and WHEREAS, Inhe started as a community organizer with Metropolitan Tenants Organization (MTO) and served in Mayor Harold Washington's administration as the Resource Specialist for the Commission on Asian American Affairs; and WHEREAS, Inhe co-found Kan-Win, that supports Asian American and immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in 1990; and WHEREAS, Inhe served as Program Director at Crossroads Fund, a public foundation that funds organizations working on social justice issues in the Chicago area, for ten years, and worked as an independent consultant for nine ye approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0590 1   HONORING NAZARETH ACADEMY ON WINNING THE 5A ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING NAZARETH ACADEMY ON WINNING THE 5A ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WHEREAS, the Nazareth Academy Varsity Football Team won the 2024 Illinois Class 5A High School Football State Championship; and WHEREAS, Nazareth Academy Finished the 2024 season 12-2 to secure a 3 seed in the 5A Division Illinois football playoffs; and WHEREAS, in the 2024 State Playoffs, Nazareth Academy defeated Walter Payton College Prep in the first round, Woodstock (North) in the second round, upset 2 seed Rochelle in the third round, beat Wheaton (St. Francis) in the semi-final round; and WHEREAS, Nazareth Academy defeated Joliet Catholic Academy 29-27 to win the 5A state championship; and WHEREAS, this marks the second time since Nazareth’s premiere season in 1978 that the Roadrunners competed in the state championship game, and their second time winning the state championship. Nazareth Academy’s football team also won the state championship in 2014; and WHEREAS, Nazareth Academy’s football team was led by head coach Tim Racki, who won his seco approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0621 1   KATHLEEN J. MCKEE FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO COOK COUNTY Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING KATHLEEN J. MCKEE FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, Kathleen J. McKee has exemplified a distinguished career as a legal professional, currently serving as Senior Legal Counsel at the Cook County Land Bank Authority in Chicago, Illinois, where she provides invaluable expertise in real estate acquisitions and dispositions, contracts, policies, and compliance with laws such as the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act, among other critical legal matters; and WHEREAS, prior to her tenure at the Cook County Land Bank Authority, Kathy dedicated over 30 years as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Civil Actions Bureau of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, providing legal counsel to the Cook County Board of Commissioners and numerous county agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Real Estate Management, Department of Capital Planning, Department of Transportation and Highways, and the Cook County Health and Hospitals System; and WHEREAS, Kathy has served with distinction on the Cook County Local Rec approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0547 1   Honoring Dr. Claudia Fegan on Her Retirement Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING DR. CLAUDIA FEGAN ON HER RETIREMENT AND RECOGNIZING HER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AT COOK COUNTY HEALTH WHEREAS, Dr. Claudia Fegan has dedicated 24 years of exemplary service to Cook County Health (CCH), having served in a number of leadership positions including Medical Director-Sengstacke Health Center (2000-2004), Medical-Director Fantus Health Center (2005-2007), Associate Chief Medical Officer-South & South Suburban Ambulatory Health Centers (2007-2011) Interim Chief Medical Officer-CCH System (2011), Chief Medical Officer-Stroger Hospital (2011-2019) and most recently as Chief Medical Officer-CCH System (2013-2024) making invaluable contributions to the advancement of healthcare in our community; and WHEREAS, during her tenure at Cook County Health, Dr. Fegan has been a tireless advocate for patient care, public health, and healthcare access for underserved populations, embodying the mission and values of the CCH System; and WHEREAS, Dr. Fegan's commitment to the betterment of healthcare delivery, and her contributions have had a lasting imp approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0586 1   Recognition Of The Name Change of The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian to Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNITION OF THE NAME CHANGE OF THE MITCHELL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN TO GICHIGAMIIN INDIGENOUS NATIONS MUSEUM WHEREAS, The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian announced its rebranding as the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum, marking a transformative milestone in its 47-year history; and WHEREAS, the name "Gichigamiin," meaning "Great Lakes" in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe), a central Algonquin language spoken by the Anishinaabe people, was thoughtfully selected in collaboration with local Indigenous communities. Pronounced /GI-CHE-GAH-MEAN/, the name authentically represents the region and the cultures the museum celebrates; and WHEREAS, the land that the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum occupies today is the unceded, ancestral homelands of the Council of Three Fires: the Anishinaabeg (Ojibwe), Odawak (Odawa), and Bodéwadmik (Potawatomi) Nations; and WHEREAS, with over four decades of dedication showcasing the Indigenous histories of the U.S. and Canada, the museum had long been a respected institution. However, as times evolved, s approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0587 1   A RESOLUTION HONORING JEWELL LOYD Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING JEWELL LOYD WHEREAS, Jewell Loyd, a prominent star in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and an esteemed Olympic gold medalist, has exemplified exceptional talent, dedication, sportsmanship, and leadership; and WHEREAS, Jewell was born and raised in Lincolnwood, Illinois to Gwendolyn Davis-Loyd and Calvin Loyd where she developed her love for basketball and honed her skills, becoming a role model for young girls and aspiring athletes in our community; and WHEREAS, Jewell completed her high school at the Niles West High School in Skokie, Illinois where she was a four-year starter earning All-Conference honors in basketball. Her jersey was the first retired in the school's history; and WHEREAS, following her outstanding high school career, Jewell accepted a scholarship to Notre Dame from 2012 to 2015. During her college career, she was the 2013 Big East Freshman of the Year, 2013 USBWA National Freshman of the Year, 2014 and 2015 USBWA All American, 2014 and 2015 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Tournament MVP, approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0612 1   A RESOLUTION HONORING FIESTA MEXICANA’S 45 YEARS IN CHICAGO’S UPTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING FIESTA MEXICANA’S 45 YEARS IN CHICAGO’S UPTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD WHEREAS, Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant, located at 4806 N. Broadway in Chicago’s Uptown Neighborhood, the oldest continually operating restaurant in Uptown, is closing after 45 years; and WHEREAS, Fiesta Mexicana is a family owned and woman operated since its inception in 1979 by Lucy Matthew, who came to Chicago from Peru in 1972; and WHEREAS, A second location, over in Lincoln Park, opened in 1985; and WHEREAS, Founder Lucy Matthew was a community philanthropist who provided financial support for countless individuals to pursue education, entrepreneurship, home-ownership and the American Dream; and WHEREAS, Lucy passed in 2016, and the restaurant is now owned by her daughter, Tania D’Agostino. Following her mother’s example, Tania partnered with NeighborFoodMeals.org to keep Fiesta Mexicana employing 90% of its workers during the COVID pandemic and providing meals to Chicagoans that are food insecure; and WHEREAS, in 2020, Fiesta Mexicana hosted Metropolitan approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0617 1   SYLVIA PUENTE FROM THE LATINO POLICY FORUM Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF SYLVIA PUENTE FROM THE LATINO POLICY FORUM WHEREAS, Sylvia Puente, a Chicago native, public policy expert, and civic leader, has dedicated her career to advocating for justice, equity, and economic prosperity and has made immeasurable contributions to advancing equity for Latinos for the betterment of all Cook County and Illinois residents; and WHEREAS, Sylvia Puente’s activism began at age 13 when she walked the picket lines supporting the United Farm Workers (UFW) Union with her mother to protest inequities in housing, pay, and education; and WHEREAS, Sylvia Puente is the first in her family to earn a college degree. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; and WHEREAS, Sylvia Puente continued graduate studies at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and earned her master’s degree from the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago; and WHEREAS, Sylvia Puente has been frequently cited in the media as an expert on Latino issues and has publi approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0579 1   IN MEMORIAM, SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE DIANE DUNHAM Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM, SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE DIANE DUNHAM WHEREAS, former Schaumburg Township Trustee Diane Dunham immigrated to the U.S. from Poland at the age of 12 with her parents and sisters in 1961; and WHEREAS, as a child under Communist rule in Poland, Diane had watched her father have two businesses taken away from him by the government before the family managed to reach the top of a list allowing their entry into the U.S. after a yearslong wait; and WHEREAS, when her family arrived to the U.S., they only had three large wicker trunks with everything they owned, and they made a new life in Chicago; and WHEREAS, Diane went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Lewis University; and WHEREAS, Diane met her husband, Schaumburg senior Village Trustee Geroge Dunham, in 1968, and the two remained married for 52 years; and WHEREAS, Diane went on to hold positions with Exxon/Mobil and Northrop-Grumman in IT management; and WHEREAS, Diane’s elected service to the community began in 200 approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0581 1   A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING WORLD AIDS DAY 2024 Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING WORLD AIDS DAY 2024 WHEREAS, World AIDS Day is observed on December 1st each year and serves as a day of solidarity for people around the world who are currently affected by HIV and to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses; and WHEREAS, the first World AIDS Day took place in 1988, providing a platform to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and honor the lives affected by the epidemic; and WHEREAS, since the first World AIDS Day over 35 years ago, continual progress has been made in preventing, detecting, and treating HIV - greatly reducing annual HIV diagnoses and transmissions; and WHEREAS, for example, HIV.gov reports that estimated new HIV infections have declined 12% from 2017 to 2021; and WHEREAS, this progress is thanks to organizations that tirelessly work to combat this virus, including the Cook County Health Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, which was founded by the Cook County Bureau of Health Services to focus on the prevention, care, and research of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseas approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0554 1   SHELDON ALLAN “SHEL” SILVERSTEIN Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SHELDON ALLAN “SHEL” SILVERSTEIN WHEREAS, Sheldon Allan “Shel” Silverstein has lived a full and adventurous life. He was born on September 25, 1930, in Chicago and passed away on May 10, 1999, leaving an indelible mark on literature, poetry, and many children and adults alike; and WHEREAS, Shel Silverstein was raised in Chicago's Humboldt Park and Logan Square neighborhoods and attended Charles R. Darwin Elementary School and Theodore Roosevelt High School. Growing up, he assisted his family at their local bakery in Humboldt Park; and WHEREAS, Shel Silverstein was a man of many creative talents as an American writer, poet, cartoonist, singer-songwriter, musician, and playwright; and WHEREAS, Shel Silverstein's literary contributions include iconic works such as "The Giving Tree," "Where the Sidewalk Ends," "A Light in the Attic," and numerous other poems and stories cherished by readers of all ages and was inducted into the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame in 2014; and WHEREAS, Shel Silverstein's distinctive style c approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0649 1   A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STRIKING COOK COUNTY AMAZON WORKERS Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STRIKING COOK COUNTY AMAZON WORKERS WHEREAS, Amazon is the second largest corporation in the world valued at over $2 trillion with facilities in Skokie and Markham, in Cook County, Illinois; and WHEREAS, on December 19th, 2024, 6a, The Teamsters launched the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history. Nearly 10,000 Amazon workers across the country are fighting for higher wages, better benefits, and safer worker conditions; and WHEREAS, in Cook County, over 200 Amazon workers went on strike along with workers in 10 cities across the country; and WHEREAS, over 80 percent of the workers at the Amazon facility in Skokie have signed cards in support of joining Teamsters Local 705; and WHEREAS, workers rights are a fundamental right that should be recognized, respected, protected, and expanded in Cook County, and everywhere; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby share their support and solidarity with Amazon workers on strike in Cook County and across ; and B approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6207 1   South Suburban College IGA Intergovernmental Agreement PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Other Part(ies): South Suburban College Request: Request to Enter Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: Use of Classroom Space Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 Fiscal Impact: FY2025 $6,000.00 Accounts: N/A Summary: The Department of Real Estate Management is requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Intergovernmental Agreement between Community College District 510, commonly known as South Suburban College, as Lessor, and The County of Cook, as Lessee, to permit the Office of the Cook County Sheriff (OCCS) to utilize four (4) traditional classrooms within the facility, located at 16333 S. Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452 The Intergovernmental Agreement will enable OCCS to provide police officer training. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6208 1   Viva JV LLC License Agreement License Agreement PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Approve License Agreement Licensor: County of Cook Licensee: Viva JV, LLC Location: West 26th Street and South Washtenaw Avenue, in the vicinity of Cook County Criminal Courthouse near 2650 S. California Ave. Term/Extension Period: 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2026 Space Occupied: Approximately 16.9 acres Monthly Rent: One-time Annual Payment of $91,179.00 Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating Accounts: N/A Option to Renew: N/A Termination: Licensor shall have the right to terminate this License agreement, upon thirty (30) days written notice to Licensee, at any time, during the Term. Utilities Included: N/A Summary/Notes: The Department of Real Estate Management is requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year License Agreement between Viva JV, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, as Licensee, and The County of Cook, as Licensor, to permit the Licensee to utilize the site, located at 26th and Washtenaw, for the ope approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6371 1   Village of Schaumburg Redevelopment Agreement Intergovernmental Agreement PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Other Part(ies): Village of Schaumburg Request: Request to Enter Redevelopment Agreement Goods or Services: Describe what the County or other party is giving or receiving Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time Agreement Fiscal Impact: $10,500,000.00 (Revenue Generating) Accounts: N/A Summary: Requesting authorization for the Cook County Department of Real Estate Management to enter into a redevelopment agreement (RDA) with the Village of Schaumburg for the transfer of Cook County's District 1 Maintenance Facility to Schaumburg and the County’s acquisition of the property at 2222 Hammond Drive from the Village. The agreement will facilitate the relocation of the County's District 1 Maintenance Facility from its current location at 2325 Meacham Road to the Subject Property at 2222 Hammond Drive. The Village of Schaumburg will provide up to $10.5 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds to cover eligible costs, including l approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5832 1   AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 74, ARTICLE II, REAL PROPERTY TAXATION Ordinance Amendment PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 74, ARTICLE II, REAL PROPERTY TAXATION BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 74 - Taxation, Article II - Real Property Taxation, Division 2 - Classification System for Assessment, Section 74-75, of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 74-75. - Incentive classification affidavit requirement waiver. (a) This Section shall apply to existing incentives classifications, pending applications and eligibility/renewal applications submitted during the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 and 2025 assessment years. The Assessor's Office shall liberally construe this Section to effectuate its intent as set forth in subsections (b) and (c) below. (b) Compliance with the existing affidavit requirements of Sections 74-71(a)(2) and (a)(8), 74-71(b)(7), 74-71(c)(2), 74-72 and 74-74(b) and (d) shall be waived for the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 and 2025 assessment years. Such waiver shall be lifted at the beginning of the 2025 2026 assessment approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5416 1   CALL FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COOK COUNTY SHERIFF AND COOK COUNTY HEALTH, TO APPEAR BEFORE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION CALL FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COOK COUNTY SHERIFF AND COOK COUNTY HEALTH, TO APPEAR BEFORE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE TO EDUCATE THE COUNTY BOARD ON ITS VARIOUS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF DETAINEES AT THE COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS WHEREAS, the physical safety of detainees housed in the Cook County Department of Corrections falls under the responsibility of the Cook County Sheriff; and WHEREAS, the medical needs and health of detainees housed in the Cook County Department of Corrections falls under the responsibility of Cook County Health; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Sheriff and Cook County Health work in collaboration to provide for the wellbeing of detainees housed in the Cook County Department of Corrections; and WHEREAS, in 2023, 18 deaths occurred within the Cook County Department of Corrections, representing an increase over previous years; and WHEREAS, investigative reporting published by Injustice Watch, beginning in June 2024, raised questions regarding the circumstances of these deaths; a approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0301 1     Report REPORT Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Report Title: Report of Legal and Expert Witness Fees and Expenses Processed for Payment Report Period: November 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024 Summary: This report includes court orders for the payment of fees and associated expenses to attorneys and experts for legal services provided on behalf of indigent litigants. The orders have been processed by the Office of the Chief Judge and submitted to the Cook County Comptroller’s Office for payment during the period. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 25-0373 1     Special Court Orders Firm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 511002 Date of This Order: 11/25/2024 Time period: 08/01/2024 - 11/22/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $5,018.75 Paid to Date: $46,152.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0394 1     Special Court Orders Firm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 2956002 Date of This Order: 11/25/2024 Time period: 08/01/2024 - 11/22/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $21,312.50 Paid to Date: $114,748.63 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0396 1     Special Court Orders Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 92 CR 25596-01 Date of This Order: 11/26/2024 Time period: 07/17/2024 - 11/19/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $44,754.85 Paid to Date: $8,746,499.61 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0398 1     Special Court Orders Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 91 CR 2145101 Date of This Order: 11/20/2024 Time period: 08/12/2024 - 11/19/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $30,812.50 Paid to Date: $8,746,499.61 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0400 1     Special Court Orders Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 95 CR 27600-01 Date of This Order: 11/20/2024 Time period: 01/01/2024 - 11/08/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $8,928.75 Paid to Date: $8,746,499.61 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0401 1     Special Court Orders Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 88 CR 18817-01 Date of This Order: 11/20/2024 Time period: 06/25/2024 - 11/20/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $3,672.91 Paid to Date: $8,746,499.61 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0403 1     Special Court Orders Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 00 CR 13572-01 Date of This Order: 11/20/2024 Time period: 06/06/2024 - 11/19/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $7,200.00 Paid to Date: $8,746,499.61 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0404 1     Special Court Orders Firm: : (1) Lawrence Oliver II - Special Prosecutor (2) Sidley Austin - Deputy Special Prosecutor (3) FTI Consulting (4) Lawrence Rosen and (5) Wendy Muchman Attorney(s): Lawrence Oliver Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 82 CR 1221 & 88 CR 7771 Date of This Order: 12/02/2024 Time period: 10/01/2024 - 10/31/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $Lawrence Oliver II - $39,230.02, FTI Consulting $12,692.30, Lawrence Rosen - $1,725.92 & Wendy Muchman - $22,740.00 Paid to Date: $729,438.43 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0302 1     Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation) Case: Wilson Broadway Currency Exchange, Inc. v. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Case No: 2024 M1 115123 Settlement Amount: $1,148.51 Fixed Charges Department: 490 Payable to: Wilson Broadway Currency Exchange, Inc. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: An allegation of a violation of the Uniform Commercial Code. approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0303 1     Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation) Case: James Tobias v. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Case No: 2023 CH 06005 Settlement Amount: $5,500.00 Fixed Charges Department: 499 Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: An allegation of a violation of FOIA. approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0305 1     Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation) Case: Lucy Parsons Lab v. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Case No: 2023 CH 10014 Settlement Amount: $5,500.00 Fixed Charges Department: 499 Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: An allegation of a FOIA violation. approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0294 1     Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation) Case: Wilkerson, Tondeo v. Cook County Case No: 21 L 10899 Settlement Amount: $1,150,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 899 (Health) Payable to: Tondeo Wilkerson and his attorneys McNabola & Associates, LLC. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 11/20/2024 Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim. approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0295 1     Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation) Case: Santiago, Jesenia v. Cook County Case No: 22 L 8335 Settlement Amount: $20,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 499 (Public Safety) Payable to: Jesenia Santiago and attorneys Mack, Tragos & Hoffman, LTD. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: Settlement of a negligence claim. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5777 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Gonzalez-Morales v. Fawcett et al. Case No: 23 M1 301329 Settlement Amount: $85,000.00/$65,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1200-Department of Facilities Management Payable to: Rocio Gonzalez-Morales and Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC; Maria Calderon and Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC Litigation Subcommittee Approval: September 18, 2024 Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6244 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Davis, Robert v. Dart, et al. Case No: 23 C 1230 Settlement Amount: $3,500.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1239- Department of Corrections Payable to: Thomas G. Morrissey, Ltd. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6435 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Cook v. Dart, et. al. Case No: 24 C 2401 Settlement Amount: $10,001.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1160 - Building and Zoning Payable to: Travis Cook and Kenneth N. Flaxman Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6505 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Miller, Sheretta v. Cook County Jail Case No: 24 M1 13573 Settlement Amount: $1,500.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Sheretta Miller Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0223 1   George Fernandez Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Fernandez, George v Dart et al. Case No: 24 C 1606 Settlement Amount: $2,500.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1210-Office of the Sheriff Payable to: George Fernandez Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0243 1     Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment) Case: Vasquez, Diana v. Cook County Case No: 23 C 15225 Settlement Amount: $20,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1021- Self-Insurance Fund Payable to: Diana Vasquez Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0308 1     Proposed Settlements (Complex Litigation) Case: Cain v. Wojik, et al. Case No: 23-cv-14282 Settlement Amount: $3,000,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 499 Payable to: Jeremiah Cain and Bonjean Law Group, PLLC Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 11/20/2024 Subject matter: Allegations of a civil rights violation approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0309 1     Proposed Settlements (Complex Litigation) Case: Hill v. Cook County, et al. Case No: 21 L 7886 Settlement Amount: $1,500,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 499 Payable to: Robert Hill and Loevy &Loevy Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 10/23/24 Subject matter: Allegations of a civil rights violation.     Action details Not available 25-0260 1     Report (SAO Workers Comp) REPORT Department: Civil Actions Bureau Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Payments Following Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office - Litigated Settlements & Awards Report Period: November 8, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Summary: Authorization to Pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements & Awards approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0296 1   24-0296 Receive File- Workers' Compensation Claim Payments - November 2024 Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management) REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments Report Period: 11/01/2024 - 11/30/2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month ending November 2024. Payments total $530,954.84 approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0298 1   24-0298 Workers’ Compensation Settlements Decisions Finance Committee Meeting December 18, 2024 Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management) REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Payments - Risk Management Settlements Report Period: 09/01/2024 - 11/30/2024 Summary: Authority to pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0297 1   24-0297 Quarterly Litigation Disbursements Report Q4FY24 Report REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Quarterly Litigation Disbursements Report Q4 FY 2024 Report Period: 09/01/2024 - 11/30/2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information paid proposed settlement for Q4 fiscal year 2024. Payments total $57,273,528.52 approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0265 1     Report REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File Patient Arrestee Claims Report Period: Month ending November 30, 2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Patient Arrestee Claims for the month ending November 30, 2024. Payments total: $ 39,820.27 receive and file Pass Action details Not available 25-0264 1     Report REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File Self Insurance Claims Report Period: Month ending November 30, 2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims for the months ending November 30, 2024. Payments total: $16,566.45 receive and file Pass Action details Not available 25-0449 1     Report REPORT Department: BOF Comptroller Report Title: Eleven-month period ended October 31, 2024 Report Period: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Summary: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report for the eleven-month period ended October 31, 2024, for the Corporate, Public Safety, Health, Grants and Special Purpose funds of Cook County. The report presents estimates of revenues and expenses expected to occur during the fiscal period compared to actual revenues and expenses recorded. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 25-0023 1     Report REPORT Department: Cook County Health Report Title: CCH Monthly Report Report Period: December 2024 Summary: receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-4882 1   ODP Business Solutions Inc, Boca Raton, Florida Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Countywide Vendor: ODP Business Solutions Inc, Boca Raton, Florida Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Office Supplies (Office Supplies and Furniture) Original Contract Period: 10/1/2021 - 9/30/2024, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $4,227,864.14 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 9/23/2021, $4,077,865.14 Increase Requested: $1,000,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 6/7/2024, $149,999.00 Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 Accounts: OCPO: 11000.1030.19670.530605.00000.00000; and Various Countywide Accounts Co approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5780 1   RSI Contract Amendment 10.10.24 Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Revenue Vendor: Revenue Solutions, Inc., Pembroke, Massachusetts Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Implementation of processes to continue the functionality of the Integrated Home Rule Tax Processing System utilized by the Department of Revenue. Original Contract Period: 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2024, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period, 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $870,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 12/16/2021, $870,000.00 Increase Requested: $453,100.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $246,400.00, FY 2026 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6194 1   Sutton Ford, Matteson, Illinois Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Bureau of Administration, States Attorney, Juvenile Probation, Public Guardian, Transportation and Highways, Animal Control, Adult Probation Vendor: Sutton Ford, Matteson, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): 2025 or Newer Ford Vehicles Contract Value: $2,719,110.00 Contract period: 12/1/2024 - 11/30/2026 with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $412,227.00, FY 2025 $1,212,219.00 Accounts: BOA FY24 Project#28580 $119,528.00-11601.1011.21120.560265 and Project#26788 11569.1011.21120.560265; BOA FY25 $345,136.00-11620.1011.21120.560265; SAO FY24 Project#28562 $292,699.00-11601.1250.21120.560265; SAO FY25 $388,934.00-11601.1250.21120.560265; Public Guardian FY25 $26,609.00-11620.1305.21120.560265; Animal Control FY25 $125,600.00- 11312.1510.21120.560265; DOTH FY25 $189,579.00-11620.1500.21120.560265; Juvenile Probation FY25 $86,373.00 11601.1326.21120.560265; Adult Probation FY25 $49,988. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-1437 1   CCDPH Quarter 4 Report Report REPORT Department: Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Report Title: CCDPH Quarter 4 Report Report Period: Q 4 2024 Summary: CCDPH-4th Quarter Report-Public Health Data Equity and Improvement Initiative approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6451 1   LEVEL II TRAUMA CENTER IN THE SOUTHLAND Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE STATE CONVENE A PANEL TO CREATE A PLAN FOR A LEVEL II TRAUMA CENTER IN THE SOUTHLAND WHEREAS, The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) was given the authority to designate and regulate all trauma centers through the Illinois Emergency Medical Services Act of 1980 (210 ILCS 50). Subsequently, through the Illinois Trauma Center Code (210 ILCS 50/3.90) the Department was given further authority by permitting any hospital that met the Department’s trauma center standards to be so designated; and WHEREAS, despite having one of the oldest statewide trauma systems in the country, Illinois still has several relative trauma deserts across the state. In urban settings such a Chicago’s Southside, it has been argued that proximity to a trauma center in excess of 5 miles constitutes a trauma desert; and WHEREAS, a trauma center designation means a hospital as a whole has the resources and staffing needed to provide comprehensive, specialized care for patients who suffer a traumatic injury from such causes as motor vehicle crashes, gun-sho approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5138 1   2024 Q3 Disaster Response and Recovery Fund Report Report REPORT Department: Emergency Management and Regional Security Report Title: 2024 Q3 Disaster Response and Recovery Fund Report Report Period: 6/1/2024 - 8/31/2024 Summary: The quarterly report includes updates for 2024 Q3 of the Disaster Response and Recovery Fund including commitments, expenditures, and substantiative updates. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-6463 1   DISAPPEARANCE OF TRANS WOMEN Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TRANS WOMEN WHEREAS, Taylor Casey, 42, a transwoman from Chicago, was last seen on June 19, 2024 on Paradise Island, which is adjacent to Nassau, the Bahamas’ capital; and WHEREAS, The Windy City Times described Casey as “a fixture of Chicago’s transgender community and a beloved youth advocate.” And WHEREAS, since the day of her disappearance, local authorities have made little to no progress towards finding Taylor Casey or solving her case in order to explain her disappearance; and WHEREAS, Casey’s case is only one of countless of disappearances in the country that go unsolved, overlooked or simply ignored, exemplifying the disparity in attention towards transgender people’s victimization. According to a study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law published in 2021, transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender people to experience violent victimization, including rape, sexual assault, and aggravated or simple assault; and WHEREAS, according to a 2023 Human Rights Campaign approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6316 1   Apointment of Tina Consola to Liquor Commissioner Appointment PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Tina Consola Position: Liquor Control Commissioner Department/Board/Commission: Office of the Liquor Control commissioner Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6376 1   Amendment to Board Rules Ordinance Amendment PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AMENDMENT TO BOARD RULES BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 2 Administration, Article III County Board, Division 2 Rules of Organization and Procedure, Section 2-105 of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 2-105. Prior notice to public for meetings of the board, its committees, joint committees, and subcommittees. (a) Minimum time requirement for notice of meeting. No less than four business days before any meeting, not including Special Board or Emergency meetings, notice and an agenda for such meeting shall be provided by the Clerk for meetings of the Board or the Secretary for meetings of a Committee or Subcommittee. (b) Minimum time requirement for new items. Additional ("New") items added to a previously issued agenda must be posted at least 48 hours in advance for the Board, committee, joint committee, or subcommittee to take final action on the matter. New items posted with less than 48 hours' notice must be withdrawn, deferred, or referred to committee. (c) Distribution of noti approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6496 1   Paid Leave Ordinance Amendment PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PAID LEAVE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 42 - Human Relations, Article II, In General, Division I, Paid Leave, Section 42.3 of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: Sec. 42-3. Paid leave. *** (c) Provisions of Paid Leave. (1) An Employee who works in Cook County is entitled to earn and use up to a minimum of 40 hours of paid leave during a 12-month period or a pro rata number of hours of paid leave under the provisions of subsection (2) of this section. The paid leave may be used by the Employee for any purpose as long as the paid leave is taken in accordance with the provisions of this Division. (2) Paid leave under this Division shall accrue at the rate of one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked up to a minimum of 40 hours of paid leave or such greater amount if the Employer provides more than 40 hours. Employees who are exempt from the overtime requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(1)) shall be deemed to work 40 hours in each workweek for purposes approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6504 1   RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR TO APPEAR AT A HEARING HELD IN THE LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE TO PRESENT THE REPORT FILED IN ACCORDANCE WITH COOK COUNTY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 74-6 Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR TO APPEAR AT A HEARING HELD IN THE LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE TO PRESENT THE REPORT FILED IN ACCORDANCE WITH COOK COUNTY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 74-63 WHEREAS, the Cook County Municipal Code Section 74-63 requires the Cook County Assessor to provide "A written report on the status and progress of the implementation of this Division (classification), or any amendments thereto, and all rules promulgated by the Assessor hereunder, shall be submitted by the County Assessor to the President and County Board annually on or before December 1."; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board requests the Cook County Assessor to present the report filed at the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, December 2024; and WHEREAS, this hearing would be an opportunity for public comment and the Board to understand the rules around the Classification system; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Cook County Assessor shall appear before the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee of t approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0453 1   Journal of Proceedings 11-21-2024 Journal of Proceedings JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS COOK COUNTY CLERK, Monica Gordon, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on November 21, 2024. approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0488 1   Journal of Proceedings Special Meeting 11-21-2024 Journal of Proceedings JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS COOK COUNTY CLERK, Monica Gordon, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the special meeting held on November 21, 2024.. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6236 1   Merrick Renewal Contract 2024 Contract Amendment (Technology) PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Bureau of Technology Vendor: Merrick & Company, Greenwood Village, Colorado Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Multi-Aerial Imaging Original Contract Period: 2/1/2021 - 1/31/2024 with two (2) one-year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period, 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $4,709,241.26 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 1/28/2021, $3,371,723.90 Increase Requested: $2,534,846.58 Previous Board Increase(s): 12/14/2023, $1,337,517.36 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: 12/14/23, 2/1/2024 - 1/31/2025 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $2,534,846.58, FY 2026 $422,474.43 Accounts: 11249.1009.21120.560225 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-0901 1   Completion of Construction Resolution for Contract number. 2211-04041 German Church over Flag Creek Completion of Construction Approval Resolution (Highway) PROPOSED COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Areatha Construction Company, Inc., Streamwood, Illinois Action: Completion of Construction Approval Resolution Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Location of Project: German Church Road over Flag Creek Section: 21-B4119-00-BR County Board District: 9, 14 Contract Number: 2211-04041 Federal Project Number: N/A Federal Job Number: N/A Final Cost: $492,052.44 Percent Above or Below Construction Contract Bid Amount: 0% Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed completion of construction resolution for work done in Cook County Board Districts nine and fourteen. The German Church Road over Flag Creek improvements include removal and replacement of the strip seal expansion joint, removal of the latex concrete overlay and replacement with HMA overlay and a waterproofing membrane system, guardrail removal and replacement, conc approve Pass Action details Not available 24-4424 1   Contract Amendment for Preliminary Engineering Services – Plainfield Road (County Line Rd to East Ave) Increase and Extension Co. number 1855-17459B Contract Amendment (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Knight E/A, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Preliminary Engineering and Environmental (Phase 1) Services for Plainfield Road from County Line Road to East Avenue Location: Village of Burr Ridge, Village of Indian Head Park, Village of La Grange, Village of Western Springs, and City of Countryside County Board District(s): 16 & 17 Original Contract Period: 2/1/2020 - 1/31/2025 Section: 16-B3719-00-EG Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 Section: 16-B3719-00-EG Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,358,856.00 Original Board Approval: 1/16/2020, $1,754,177.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): 2/1/2023 - 1/31/2025, $461,941.00 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): 6/28/2022, $142,738.00 This Increase Requested: $199,994.00 Potential Fiscal approve Pass Action details Not available 24-4425 1   Contract Amendment for Preliminary Engineering Services – Pulaski Road (159th Street to 127th Street) Increase and Extension Co. number 1855-17459A Contract # 2316-10197A Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Alfred Benesch & Company, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Preliminary Engineering and Environmental (Phase I) Services for Pulaski Road from 159th Street to 127th Street Location: Village of Alsip, Village of Crestwood, Village of Midlothian, Village of Robbins, City of Markham County Board District(s): 5 & 6 Original Contract Period: 2/1/2020 - 1/31/2023 Section: 16-W4312-00-EG Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2026 Section: 16-W4312-00-EG Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,882,727.00 Original Board Approval: 1/16/2020: $2,452,424.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): 2/1/2023 - 1/31/2025, $280,439.00 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): 10/31/2022, $149,864.00 This Increase Requested: $201,542.00 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $160,000.00, F approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5211 1   Contract Amendment for VV Planning Services-Contract no. 2138-18683 Contract Amendment (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: HNTB Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase and extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Planning Services Location: Countywide County Board District(s): Countywide Original Contract Period: 2/1/2022 - 1/31/2025, with two (2) one (1) year renewal options Section: 21-8PLAN-01-ES Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2026 Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,649,000.00 Original Board Approval: 1/13/2022, $2,500,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): 9/14/2022, $149,000.00 This Increase Requested: $1,000,000.00 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $500,000.00, FY 2026 $500,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.520830 Contract Number(s): 2138-18683 IDOT Contract Number(s): N/A Federal Project Number(s): N approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5289 1   Contract for Platform Stake Body Delivery Trucks - co. number 2445-05201 Contract (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: BCR Automotive Group d/b/a Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Platform Stake Body Delivery Trucks Location: Maintenance District 1-Schaumburg, District 2-DesPlaines, District 4-Orland Park, District 5-Riverdale Section: N/A Contract Value: $521,328.00 Contract period: 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2026 with one (1), one (1) year renewal option Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $390,996.00 FY 2026 $130,332.00 Accounts: Capital Equipment : 11569.1500.21120.560265 Contract Number(s): 2445-05201 Concurrences: The Contract Specific goal set on this contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Transportation and Highways to purchase Platform Stake Body Delivery Trucks. This contract will provide for the capital purchase of Platform Stake Body D approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5353 1   Agreement for Wetland Credit Agreement Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Mill Creek WB, LLC Request: Approval of proposed Wetland Mitigation Credits Purchase Agreement. Goods or Services: Land Location: Village of South Holland, Illinois Section Number: 24-BREPS-00-BR County Board District: 6 Centerline Mileage: N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Agreement Number(s): N/A Fiscal Impact: $11,700.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed agreement between the County and Mill Creek WB, LLC. The County of Cook shall purchase 0.065 acres of wetland credits in the Mill Creek Wetland Mitigation Bank for the purchase price of $11,700.00. The wetland credits are required as a condition to the issuance of a permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers to compensate for wetland impacts resulting from Cook County’s Improvement along 170th Street over Thorn Creek and 143rd Str approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5449 1   Contract for Crew Cab Dump Trucks - co. no. 2445-06201 Contract (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: BCR Automotive Group d/b/a/ Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Crew Cab Dump Trucks Location: Maintenance District 1-Schaumburg, District 2-DesPlaines, District 4-Orland Park, District 5-Riverdale Section: N/A Contract Value: $516,108.00 Contract period: 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2026 with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $516,108.00 Accounts: Capital Equipment: 11569.1500.21120.560265 Contract Number(s): 2445-06201 Concurrences: The Contract specific goal set on this contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Transportation and Highways to purchase Crew Cab Dump Trucks. This contract will provide for the capital purchase of Crew Cab Dump Trucks. The new equipment will be used to transport person approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5782 1   Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC 2024 with Village of Glencoe Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Glencoe, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Preliminary and Design Engineering Location: Village of Glencoe, Illinois Section: 24-IICBP-05-EG Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 14 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the County and the Village of Glencoe. The Village will be the lead agency for preliminary and design engineering to improve the south end of Green Bay Trail and fill a 1,000 foot sidewalk gap on the east side of Sheridan Road. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of preliminary and design engineering costs. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5823 1   Completion of Construction Resolution – Contract number 2028-18123 Roberts Road - Valley Drive to 87th Street Completion of Construction Approval Resolution (Highway) PROPOSED COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): K-Five Construction Corporation, Westmont, Illinois Action: Completion of Construction Approval Resolution Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Location of Project: Roberts Road - Valley Drive to 87th Street Section: 19-W3216-00-PV County Board District: 6, 17 Contract Number: 2028-18123 Federal Project Number: N/A Federal Job Number: N/A Final Cost: $7,471,684.77 Percent Above or Below Construction Contract Bid Amount: 0% Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed completion of construction resolution for work done in Cook County Board Districts six and seventeen. The Roberts Road improvements include concrete pavement, hot-mixed asphalt, pavement patching, curb and gutter replacement, median removal, restriping, ADA ramp improvements, signal modernization with interconnect, and all other work as required to complete th approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5874 1   Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC 2024 Midlothian - Natalie Creek Trail Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Midlothian, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: Design Engineering Location: Village of Midlothian, Illinois Section: 24-IICBP-11-EG Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 5, 6 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $191,600.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the County and the Village of Midlothian. The Village will be the lead agency for design engineering for Natalie Creek Trail project. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of design engineering costs. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5875 1   Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC 2024 for Forest View Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Forest View, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Forest View, Illinois Section: 24-IICRD-04-RS Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 16 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $110,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the County and the Village of Forest View. The Village will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering of resurfacing improvements along 46th Street from Harlem Avenue to Oak Park Avenue. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of construction and construction engineering costs. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5898 1   Supplemental Improvement Resolution for Buffalo Grove Road – Hintz Road to Lake Cook Road Supplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway) PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of proposed Supplemental Improvement Resolution Project: Buffalo Grove Road - Hintz Road to Lake-Cook Road Location: Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois Section: 21-W1446-00-PV County Board District: 14 Centerline Mileage: 2.2 miles Fiscal Impact: $1,200,000.00 (FY 2025 = $500,000.00; FY 2026 = $500,000.00; FY 2027 = $200,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29152.560019 Board Approved Date and Amount: 12/17/2020, $1,100,000.00 Increased Amount: $1,200,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $2,300,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Supplemental Improvement Resolution for work being done in the Village of Buffalo Grove. The Supplemental resolution is appropriating funds for the reconstruction of Buffalo Grove Road from Hintz Road to Lake Cook Road in the Village of Buffalo G approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5899 1   Intergovernmental Agreement forIIC 2024 with Village of Broadview Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Broadview, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Design Engineering, Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Broadview, Illinois Section: 24-IICFR-00-PV Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 1 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Broadview. The Village will be the lead agency for design engineering, construction and construction engineering for roadway improvements along 21st Avenue between Cermak Avenue and 21st Street, including replacement of the 21st Street bridge over Addison creek west of 19th Avenue. The County will reimburse the Village for it approve Pass Action details Not available 24-5933 1   Supplemental Improvement Resolution for Franklin Ave - Green Street Supplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway) PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of Proposed Supplemental Improvement Resolution Project: Franklin Avenue/Green Street from York Road to Runge Street Location: Village of Bensenville, Illinois Section: 21-FRAGS-00-PV County Board District: 17 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $10,100,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29152.521536 Board Approved Date and Amount: 2/25/2021; $28,400,000.00 Increased Amount: $10,100,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $38,500,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution for work being done in the Village of Bensenville. The reconstruction and widening of Franklin Avenue/Green Street from York Road to Runge Street, in the Village of Bensenville in Cook County. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6081 1   Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Franklin Park Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Franklin Park, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Preliminary Engineering Location: Village of Franklin Park, Illinois Section: 24-FRAPK-00-GS Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 17 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the County and the Village of Franklin Park. The Village will be the lead agency for preliminary engineering for a grade separation of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern tracks through the Village, while closing one or more at-grade crossings. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of preliminary engineering costs. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6160 1   Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC 2024 with the Village of Park Forest Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Park Forest, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Park Forest, Illinois Section: 24-IICRD-08-PV Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 5, 6 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $480,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the County and the Village of Park Forest. The Village will be the lead agency for Construction and construction engineering of Forest Boulevard/Norwood Boulevard Complete Streets Road reconstruction project. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of construction engineering costs. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6189 1   Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC 2024 with the City of Markham Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): City of Markham, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Preliminary and Design Engineering Location: City of Markham, Illinois Section: 24-IICBP-10-EG Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 5 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $220,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the County and the City of Markham. The City will be the lead agency for preliminary and design engineering of sidewalk improvements along 167th Street between Pulaski Road and California Avenue. The County will reimburse the City for its share of preliminary and design engineering costs. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-6210 1   Acquisition of Real Estate for Joe Orr OKQ-0101-Bultema Acquisition of Real Estate PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): None Action: Approval of the Proposed Acquisition of Real Estate Section: 04-B6736-02-LA Parcel(s): 0KQ0101 & TE & PE, a portion of PIN 33-18-303-003 Location: Joe Orr Road - Torrence Avenue to Burnham Avenue (208 Torrence Avenue) Lynwood, Illinois. 60411 Board District: 6 Fiscal Impact: $77,100.00 Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.560010 approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0031 1   Final Plan Approval MA -2401 & SU/PUD-2402 Town of Leyden Zoning Board of Appeals Recommendation RECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Request: Final Plan Approval for Map Amendment & Special Use, Planned Unit Development, MA-2401 & SU/PUD-2402 - Town of Leyden Township: Leyden County District: 16 Property Address: 2450 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, IL 60103, Lot is 046 acres, 2514 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, IL 60103, Lot is 0.67 acres, 2506 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, IL 60103, Lot is 0.5 acres, 2514 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, IL 60103, Lot is 0.3 acres and 2516 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, IL 60103, Lot is 0.53 acres. Property Description: The Subject Property consists of approximately 2.46 acres. Listed are the existing PINs as of December 19, 2024, as they will be reassigned into 2 PINS by the Cook County Clerk. Owner: Town of Leyden, 2501 N. Mannheim Rd., Franklin Park, IL, 60131 Agent/Attorney: Rocco Biscaglio, Leyden Township Supervisor, Leyden Township, 2501 N. Mannheim Rd., Franklin Park, IL, 60131 and Frederick E. Agustin Esq., Law Offices of Samuel V.P. Banks 221 N. LaSalle St approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0447 1   Amendment to 22-4496 Amendment to a Previously Approved Item PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Bureau of Administration, Veterans Affairs Request: Amending item to extend agreement with National Able Network until November 30th, 2026 with an increase of $262,578.00 in Program Funds with a total award of up to $1,012,578.00. Item Number: 22-4496 Fiscal Impact: $262,578.00 Account(s): N/A Original Text of Item: PROPOSED RESOLUTION ARPA VITAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTED BY THE BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION, VETERANS AFFAIRS WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385B of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0029 1   DES - IGA - Ford Heights School Dist. (Resil. Hubs) Intergovernmental Agreement PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Environment and Sustainability Other Part(ies): Ford Heights School District 169, Ford Heights, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement for Resilience Hub site assessments Goods or Services: The School District will provide access, and the County will perform site assessments and recommend resiliency improvements Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Effective upon execution through 12/31/2025 Fiscal Impact: FY 2025: $150,000.00 Accounts: 11286.1161.67076.520830.00000.00000 Summary: The Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) respectfully requests approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Ford Heights School District to fund initial architectural and engineering work to (i) determine the structural suitability of the two previously identified sites for purposes of creating a Resilience Hub, and (ii) identify potential facility improvements that would enhance the Sites’ resilience. approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0030 1   DES - IGA - Village of Robbins (Resil. Hubs) Intergovernmental Agreement PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Environment and Sustainability Other Part(ies): Village of Robbins, Robbins, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement for Resilience Hub site assessment Goods or Services: The Village will provide access, and the County will perform site assessments and recommend resiliency improvements Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Effective upon execution through 12/31/2025 Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $150,000.00 Accounts: 11286.1161.67076.520830.00000.00000 Summary: The Department of Environment and Sustainability respectfully requests approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Robbins to fund initial architectural and engineering work to (i) determine the structural suitability of a previously identified site for the purpose of creating a Resilience Hub, and (ii) identify potential facility improvements that would enhance the site’s resilience. approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0337 1   Agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Euclid Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): State of Illinois Department of Transportation (“State”) Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: City of Rolling Meadows, Illinois Section: N/A Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 9 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the County and the State of Illinois Department of Transportation. The State will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering for improvements along Euclid Avenue over Illinois Route 53. The State will pay all actual construction and construction engineering costs for the Project. refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0338 1   Intergovernmental Agreement for South Holland_170th St Bridge Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of South Holland, Illinois (“Village”) Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Design Engineering, Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of South Holland, Illinois Section: 24-BREPS-00-BR Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 6 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the County and the Village of South Holland. The County will be the lead agency for design engineering, construction and construction engineering for bridge and roadway improvements along 170th Street bridge over Thorn Creek. The Village will own, operate, and maintain any new and existing sidewalks within its municipal limits constructed or improved as part of the Project. Th refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0523 1   ARPA Vital Communities - Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR COOK COUNTY LEGAL AID FOR HOUSING AND DEBT, AN ARPA VITAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED BY THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385B of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, to effectuate the approach outlined in the ARPA Framework, the Cook County Board of Commissioners authorized the Chief Financial Officer and the Budget Director to expend a limited amount of ARPA funding via Resolution 21-3657 for approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0263 1   Oracle 5 year Extension Contract 2025-2030 Contract Amendment (Technology) PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Bureau of Technology Vendor: Oracle America, Inc. Redwood, California Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Software technical support and cloud services Original Contract Period: 1/22/2015 - 1/21/2020 with five (5) one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Extension period 1/22/2025 - 1/21/2030 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $31,799,360.41 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 2/10/2015 $12,150,000.00 Increase Requested: $27,872,207.85 Previous Board Increase(s): 2/10/2016, $671,331.50; 3/22/2017, $5,550,901.40; 11/21/2019, $5,797,582.02; 9/24/2020, $693,767.69; 1/26/2023, $6,838,270.26 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 9/8/2022, $97,507.54 Previous Board Renewals: 11/21/2019, (1/22/2020 - 1/21/2023), 1/26/2023, (1/22/2023 - 1/21/2025) Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Bo refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0021 1   Bob Barker mattresses Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office Vendor: Bob Barker Company, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Detention Foam Mattresses with Integrated Pillows and Replacement Covers Contract Value: $1,103,150.00 Contract period: 1/3/2025 - 1/2/2028 with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $367,716.00, FY 2026 $367,716.00, FY 2027 $367,718.00 Accounts: 11100.1239.16875.530188 (Institutional Supplies) Contract Number(s): 2412-04292 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Sheriff’s Office is requesting authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Bob Barker Company to purchase mattresses for the Department of Corrections. Competitive bidding procedures were followed in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Bob Barker Company was the approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0222 1   IGA- Kendall County (Housing) Intergovernmental Agreement PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Other Part(ies): Sheriff of Kendall County, Yorkville, Illinois Request: Authorization to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the County of Kendall, on behalf of the Sheriff of Kendall County Goods or Services: The Sheriff of Kendall County provides boarding and lodging to individuals in custody from the Cook County Department of Corrections at a rate of $75.00 per day, plus medical expenses for up to (10) individuals in custody Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Upon execution and shall remain in effect until 11/30/2026 Fiscal Impact: $136,875.00 Accounts: 11100.1239.16875.520330 - Lodging for non-employees Summary: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Kendall on behalf of the Sheriff of Kendall County to provide boarding and lodging as needed to individuals in custo approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0293 1   IGA- DCFS- Child Rescue Unit Intergovernmental Agreement PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (“DCFS”), Chicago, Illinois Request: Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the llinois Department of Children & Family Services (“DCFS”) Goods or Services: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office Child Protection Unit will provide law enforcement services to the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (“DCFS”) Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026 Fiscal Impact: Revenue Neutral - $604,325.00 annually Accounts: 11100.1231.17270.580380 - Appropriation Adjustment Summary: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (“DCFS”) to continue operating a Child Rescue Unit (“CRU”) comprised of DCFS Child Protection Investigators and Sheriff Police Department Officers working together to approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0372 1   ServerCentral, Chicago, Illinois Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Cook County Treasurer Vendor: ServerCentral, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Colocation providing managed storage and web hosting services Original Contract Period: 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2018, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Extension period 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,091,293.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 5/11/2016, $536,043.00 Increase Requested: $343,392.00 Previous Board Increase(s): 12/12/2018, $181,800.00; 11/24/2019, $181,800.00; 9/24/2020, $373,200.00; 6/16/2022, $132,050.00; 11/17/2022, $686,400 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: 12/12/2018, (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019); 11/24/2019, (1/1/2020 - 12/31/2020) Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): 9/24/2020, (1/1/202 approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0572 1   ARPA OPEN COMMUNITIES - OBLIGATION OF FUNDS Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION ARPA OPEN COMMUNITIES - OBLIGATION OF FUNDS WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385 of ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“SLFRF”) funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners via Resolution 21-3654 accepted the ARPA federal award allocated to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19 in the amount of approximately $1,000,372,385.00; and WHEREAS, Resoluti approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0541 1   Cristina Saldana Payment Approval PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL Department(s): District 5, Board of Commissioners Action: For Payment Only Payee: Cristina Saldana, 6612 Cochise Drive, Indian Head Park, IL 60525 Good(s) or Service(s): Fees for consulting services rendered during the period of November 2024 Fiscal Impact: $7,000.00 Accounts: 11000.1085.13920.520830 Contract Number(s): N/A Summary: The District 5, Board of Commissioner’s office is requesting approval of a payment for Cristina Saldana for consulting services rendered during the period of November 2024 in the amount of $7,000.00. Due to the inability to acquire a 4th staffer consulting services have been utilized to complete work. Payment is needed for rendered services in November of 2024 that is now past due. approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0003 1   FGM Architects, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Capital Planning and Policy Vendor: FGM Architects, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Architectural and Engineering Services Original Contract Period: 2/22/2016 - 2/21/2021 Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Extension period 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $3,462,315.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 2/10/2016, $1,522,218.00 Increase Requested: $430,886.24 Previous Board Increase(s): 11/19/2020, $708,125.00, 12/16/2021, $394,635.00, 10/19/2023, $837,337.00 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): 11/19/2020, 1/4/2021 - 1/3/2022; 12/16/2021, 1/31/2022 - 12/31/2024; 10/19/2023, 12/22/2024 - 12/31/2025 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0339 1   Contract for High Performance Bituminous Materials-Cold Patch (North), 2411-04042 Contract (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Builders Asphalt LLC, Hillside, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): High Performance Bituminous Materials - Cold Patch (North) Location: Department of Transportation and Highways Maintenance District 1 (Schaumburg), District 2 (Des Plaines) Section: N/A Contract Value: $216,000.00 Contract period: 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2027 with one (1) two-year renewal option Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $80,000.00, FY 2026 $80,000.00, FY 2027 $56,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Contract Number(s): 2411-04042 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed contract between the County and Builders Asphalt, LLC of Hillside, Illinois. High Performance Bi refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0538 1   AUTHORIZING BANK SIGNATURES Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BANK SIGNATURES WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize departments and offices to open and maintain checking accounts at various banks; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized signers on the accounts maintained for the Adult Probation Department of the Circuit Court of Cook County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize that the two (2) checking accounts at BMO Harris Bank N.A. be updated; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons are authorized to sign checks: 1. Megan Volker 2. Brenski Coleman BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following name as signer on the accounts be deleted: 1. John Hourihane, Jr. approve Pass Action details Not available 25-0525 1   Behavioral Semi-Annual Health Report Report REPORT Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Report Title: Behavioral Health Report Report Period: June 2024 - November 2024 Summary: This semi-annual report is to comply with the requirements of Resolution# 23-0523 to Assess the Needs and Improve the quality and Effectiveness of Behavioral Health Care Provided by Cook County Government. refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0034 1   Appointment of Susan Broadhead to Oak Meadows Sanitary District Appointment PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Susan Broadhead Position: Trustee Department/Board/Commission: Oak Meadows Sanitary District Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: 3 years from date of approval refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0580 1   Behavioral Services Report Report REPORT Department: Cook County State’s Attorney Report Title: Behavioral Services Report Report Period: June 1, 2024 through November 30, 2024 Summary: Pursuant to the Cook County Board Resolution to assess needs and improve the quality and effectiveness of behavioral health provided by Cook County government, enclosed is a report of behavioral health programs and services related to or arising from operations of the Cook County State’s Attorney. Cook County. refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0035 1   Requesting Hearing of Criminal Justice Committee Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION REQUESTING A HEARING OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE STATUS OF OPERATIONAL CHANGES TO THE COUNTY’S ELECTRONIC MONITORING PROGRAMS WHEREAS, Cook County operates two independent electronic monitoring programs run by different county agencies, the Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the Chief Judge, with different policies and procedures, and WHEREAS, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has set a target date of April 1, 2025 for ending placements in its electronic monitoring program; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners, in approving amendment #15 to the FY25 Cook County annual appropriation bill, has provided funding to account for operational changes to the Adult Probation Department’s budget and the Department of Corrections’ budget, and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners seek a collaborative approach to consolidating the County’s electronic monitoring programs to prevent issues or concerns that may jeopardize the safety and security of Cook County residents; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the refer Pass Action details Not available 25-0616 1   SANDY HOOK PROMISE - SAY SOMETHING PROJECT Resolution PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 25-0616 PROPOSED RESOLUTION SANDY HOOK PROMISE - SAY SOMETHING PROJECT WHEREAS, on December 14, 2012, the tragic mass shooting that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut resulted in the needless deaths of over 25 people; and WHEREAS, of the total 26 lives lost, 20 were children all in first grade between the ages of six and seven, and six were adult staffers at the school; and WHEREAS, in the aftermath of this devastating loss, affected families began meeting to discuss how to ensure a school shooting tragedy like this would never happen again; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2013, several families united to launch Sandy Hook Promise, and read "The Promise" for the first time; and WHEREAS, "The Promise" reads: Our hearts are broken; Our spirit is not. And it is with this knowledge that we are able to move forward with purpose and strength. This is a Promise. To truly honor the lives lost by turning our tragedy into a moment of transformation. This is a Promise. To be open to a refer Pass Action details Not available